Dan, Do what I did and use the standard JH pilot bearing and turn down the transmission input shaft to match.  Alternatively, you could always machine the ...   07-09-2006 06:54 pm

I agree with Mark's suggestions. BTW:  get used to the wife making such remarks, it's not going to end any time soon.  In my case:  One ...   06-29-2006 02:21 pm

If you're read the numerous other threads on the subject, and it still isn't working out; you may be in over your head and need another ...   06-25-2006 11:37 am

Steve, I hope 'Jetsun' went to a good home, it was a great CA car and I am glad that used engine found a place.  Is ...   06-19-2006 03:55 pm

Malcolm, After building numerous engine myself, I can say I've never run into a problem where either the head or lower studs stretched.  However, if you ...   06-19-2006 03:44 pm

Steve, What have you done to my engine! Sounds like we're having a repeat of what happened 2 years ago.  You need me to run up there ...   06-17-2006 02:18 pm

Do check everything Mark suggests, it's amazing how complex problems tend to have very simple solutions.  I had similar over-charging problems on an old Delco ...   06-15-2006 01:26 pm

Rick, If you didn't have 'bad' luck...you wouldn't have ANY luck at all!  Your story illustrates EXACTLY why I insist on test-driving my customer's engines for ...   06-15-2006 01:15 pm

Ron, Trust me I feel the pain....been there done that...I DID write the book on 907 disasters! In realative terms this is actually good news.  The mains may ...   06-07-2006 02:40 pm

Good that the fuel pump is working, but unless you think the carbs could use a good 'once-over', I don't think the problem is there.  ...   06-06-2006 01:12 pm

Does "When it gets hot" simply mean "after it's been run long enough to reach operating temp"? In either case:  It's either spark or gas. If spark, ...   06-05-2006 12:48 am

You'll want to compare the W55 & W58 with the stock JH 4sp and 5sp ratios, and of course what engine modifications you've done.  Another criteria ...   05-24-2006 12:28 pm

Gary, First of all:  No one's opinion counts unless it's your's!  There will be 1000 critics telling you what's "wrong" with your car.  The only person ...   05-20-2006 05:39 pm

Me thinks that is the fabled Overdrive feed wire shown on the wiring diagram that Jensen planned to use but never got around to doing.  ...   05-16-2006 12:14 am

To be honest Brett, it's somewhat of an art based on the unfortunate experience of losing 3 engines to skipped timing belts. Some rules of thumb: 1.  ...   05-15-2006 12:12 pm

Check your sacntioning body for specific rules.  Me thinks SCCA may require 3/16" backing-plates.  Alternatively, weld-in 3/16" stock and create a 'box' between the floorboard and ...   05-10-2006 05:23 pm

Gee Ron... I see you took my 13"x20" Scirocco radiator idea and really ran with it! http://jhppg.com/gallery/album08/910_907_hybrid2 BTW:  That's one good looking engine.....lol You'll be much happier with the ...   05-07-2006 03:01 pm

5/8"BSP.....not even Pegasus carries a match Trash it and either go with a by-pass to a remote mount like I've got or get another sandwich plate from ...   04-29-2006 08:50 pm

No problem Dan....we're all here to help each other from wasting any more money than necessary.  Now ship your engine to ATL so I can ...   04-27-2006 12:01 am

The GT is by far the most rare of all 'Healeys' produced by Jensen.  Only 500 were made and I doubt 100 remain (a friend ...   04-25-2006 03:39 pm

The 104^ spacing isn't as critical on the 104 cams since they have the same overlap as the stock JH cam.  You can run them ...   04-24-2006 08:41 pm

Am I certain of anything?  heck no! You're not the only one who's never seen this set-up in a JH. Every GT I've seen has this set-up ...   04-24-2006 05:40 pm

Some late JHs and all GTs came with this type of 'cold-air package'.  An approximate 4" hole was cut above where the radiator catch-can is located, then ...   04-23-2006 07:00 pm

I think I paid $300-$400 many years ago for my adjustable set of HTD sprockets from Dave Bean.  There are benefits to updating to HTD ...   04-23-2006 06:49 pm

We're all in this together, and I'm happy to share my experiences. The 87 Supra stick is actually bent back 1-1/2" then up, which is pretty ...   04-20-2006 11:45 am

nah....you have 'old faithful' my untouched stock points distributor.  My car runs an Ex-Esprit Lucas 45DM w/ Magnetic p/u piped directly to the MSD input.  ...   04-19-2006 07:33 pm

Before you get any bright ideas of following in my footsteps, I can positively state the Conversion Components Kit is well worth the money! Today I was ...   04-19-2006 06:48 pm

When I was younger I may not have agreed.  However, in my old age I have come to find nothing feels better than the snug ...   04-15-2006 11:53 am

I'm not a huge fan of the ultra-low profile rubber that's gotten so popular in recent years.  If you want to run Ferrari sized wheels ...   04-10-2006 09:33 pm

Delta carries 15x6 on a semi-regular basis and I want to say they cost close to $200.00 each.  The stock bolt-pattern is 4 x 4.000" ...   04-10-2006 02:22 pm

Thanks for the plug Ron, my main interest is seeing your car on track smacking around RX7s and 240Zs.  That is true job satisfaction! Greg is correct in ...   04-09-2006 07:20 pm

I think it would be easier for me to make a DVD of rebuilding an engine lasting about 40hrs! Seriously, a lot of the 'local knowledge' ...   04-09-2006 03:24 pm

I took the route of ripping out the OEM wiring and installing my own custom system, but it's not for the timid. Alternatively, there are plenty ...   04-03-2006 05:50 pm

I can't say I'd suggest doing all that work and going the TBI route, but to each his own. Unlike 2V american iron, 4V engines (including ...   03-31-2006 02:29 pm

Yes it has been done.  Actually, the first Lotus prototype 907s used FI to achieve ~220hp, it's not a new idea. Considering the cost for material, ...   03-30-2006 07:50 pm

Ah yes the GRM $2000 Challenge.... As you've pointed out a significant number of entries tend to blow-up.  After pointing this out to my Solo buddy he ...   03-17-2006 02:17 pm

Mark points out the 'correct' way of determining which gasket to use via plastigage.  If your plastigage skills are limited, I've had luck with another ...   03-17-2006 01:04 pm

Jim, I can't say there's one single 'optimum' solution, but I can tell you after going through 4 different systems of my own what works and ...   03-13-2006 01:51 pm

Actually... While the rotor-to-housing clearance is VERY important, what I found to be often overlooked is the rotor-to-rotor clearance.  The max clearance between lobes is .006". I've ...   03-13-2006 11:00 am

The later sprockets have threaded holes to attach a puller - much easier.  I have had to use a 20' cheater pipe and dynamite on ...   03-09-2006 01:47 pm